Positioning device for processing automobile engine cover

By designing a supporting mechanism, positioning mechanism, adjustment mechanism and clamping mechanism, the problem of difficulty in precise positioning of traditional positioning devices is solved, and stable clamping and efficient processing of engine covers of different sizes and specifications is achieved.

CN223289663UActive Publication Date: 2025-09-02SIMAI AUTO PARTS (CHINA) CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202422603677.6
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-10-28
Publication Date
2025-09-02
Estimated Expiration
2034-10-28

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Technical Problem

Traditional positioning devices are difficult to accurately position the hood covers of engines of different sizes and specifications, resulting in position deviations during processing and affecting product quality.

Method used

A positioning device including a support mechanism, a positioning mechanism, an adjustment mechanism and a clamping mechanism is designed to drive the worm and worm gear transmission and an adjustable support beam through a servo motor to achieve accurate positioning and stable clamping of engine covers of different sizes and specifications.

Benefits of technology

It improves positioning accuracy and operation convenience, enhances the adaptability and versatility of the equipment, ensures processing quality and safety, simplifies the equipment assembly process, and improves work efficiency.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of positioning devices, in particular to a positioning device for machining an automobile engine cover. The installation part is arranged on the supporting mechanism, installation grooves are symmetrically formed in the two ends of the installation part, two sets of positioning holes are symmetrically formed in each set of installation grooves, connecting shafts are arranged in the positioning holes, supporting beams are arranged on the connecting shafts, and the positioning mechanism is arranged on the supporting beams. The two groups of positioning mechanisms arranged in the same group of mounting grooves are used for positioning the same engine cover; the adjusting mechanism is arranged on the supporting mechanism and is used for adjusting the unfolding angle of the two groups of supporting beams in the mounting groove; the clamping mechanism is arranged on the supporting mechanism and used for fixing the positioned and placed engine cover; the size adaptability is high, and use and operation are convenient.
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Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of positioning devices, in particular to a positioning device for processing automobile engine covers. Background Art

[0002] The automotive manufacturing industry is a vital component of modern industry. With the continuous increase in vehicle production, higher requirements are being placed on the machining accuracy and efficiency of automotive parts. The machining accuracy of the engine hood, a crucial component of the vehicle body, directly impacts the overall appearance, quality, and functionality of the vehicle. Therefore, the performance of the positioning device is crucial during the machining of the engine hood.

[0003] Traditional positioning devices often have difficulty in achieving precise positioning of engine hoods of different sizes, which leads to positional deviations during the processing and affects the quality of the final product. Utility Model Content

[0004] In order to solve the above technical problems, the utility model provides a positioning device for processing an automobile engine hood which has strong dimensional adaptability and is easy to use and operate.

[0005] The positioning device for machining an automobile engine hood of the utility model comprises:

[0006] Support mechanism;

[0007] The mounting member and the positioning mechanism are provided on the supporting mechanism. The mounting member is symmetrically provided with mounting grooves at both ends of the mounting member, and two groups of positioning holes are symmetrically provided at each group of mounting grooves. A connecting shaft is provided in the positioning hole, and a support beam is provided on the connecting shaft. The positioning mechanism is provided on the support beam. The two groups of positioning mechanisms provided in the same group of mounting grooves are used to position the same engine hood cover;

[0008] An adjustment mechanism is provided on the support mechanism and is used to adjust the expansion angles of the two sets of support beams in the installation slot;

[0009] The clamping mechanism is arranged on the supporting mechanism and is used to position and fix the placed engine cover.

[0010] Furthermore, the supporting mechanism includes:

[0011] The support column is arranged in the middle of the mounting member and is located on the symmetrical axis of the two sets of positioning grooves;

[0012] The movable base is arranged at the bottom end of the support column, and the support column is located in the shaft hole arranged in the middle of the movable base;

[0013] A first worm gear is disposed on the support column and is coaxial with the rotation axis of the support column;

[0014] The servo motor is arranged inside the cavity of the mobile base. The output end of the servo motor is coaxially provided with a first worm, and the first worm is meshedly connected with the first worm wheel.

[0015] Preferably, the first worm is rotatably mounted on a stabilizing member, and the stabilizing member is disposed inside the cavity of the movable base.

[0016] Furthermore, a single start of the servo motor drives the support column to rotate 180° through the engagement of the first worm and the first worm wheel.

[0017] Preferably, a plurality of sets of rolling wheels are provided at the bottom end of the mobile base, and a locking mechanism is provided on the rolling wheels.

[0018] Furthermore, the positioning mechanism includes:

[0019] The adjusting member is provided on the supporting beam and is slidably arranged along the length direction of the supporting beam;

[0020] A positioning column is rotatably mounted on the adjusting member and passes through an adjusting slot provided on the support beam;

[0021] Nuts are provided on the positioning columns and are used to fix the connection position between the adjustment member and the support beam;

[0022] The support member is coaxially arranged on the positioning column. A positioning groove is provided on the support member, and the positioning groove is used for positioning and supporting the engine cover.

[0023] Preferably, the adjustment mechanism includes:

[0024] The transmission shaft is rotatably mounted on the support column, and the rotation axis of the transmission shaft is perpendicular to the rotation axis of the support column, and is located at the center of the two sets of positioning holes in the same mounting slot;

[0025] Second worm gears, two sets of second worm gears are coaxially arranged at both ends of the transmission shaft;

[0026] The second worm gear is coaxially arranged on the connecting shaft, and the two groups of second worm gears installed in the same installation groove are meshed and connected with the second worm on the same side. When the second worm is meshed with the two groups of second worm gears, the two groups of support beams rotate synchronously in opposite directions.

[0027] Furthermore, two groups of protective members are provided on the mounting member, and the second worm and the two groups of second worm wheels at the same mounting groove are both located inside an isolation cavity provided on the protective member.

[0028] Preferably, adjustment caps are coaxially arranged at both ends of the transmission shaft.

[0029] Furthermore, the clamping mechanism includes:

[0030] The moving part is provided on the supporting column and is slidably installed along the length direction of the supporting column. Step grooves are respectively provided on both sides of the moving part, and the step grooves are respectively located on the sides of the installation groove;

[0031] The fixing member is provided on the moving member, and the fixing member slides inside the guide groove provided on the support column, and is used to limit the moving trajectory of the moving member;

[0032] The threaded rod is disposed in the threaded hole of the moving part and is rotatably mounted with the support column;

[0033] The drive motor has an output end coaxially arranged on the threaded rod and is arranged at the end of the support column, and is used to provide rotational power to the threaded rod.

[0034] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are as follows: by adopting a supporting mechanism, a stable base can be provided, making the entire positioning device more stable and reliable during use; the design of the symmetrical mounting grooves and positioning holes on the mounting parts facilitates the quick installation of the connecting shaft, thereby simplifying the equipment assembly process and improving work efficiency; the support beams on the connecting shaft can be flexibly adjusted in position, and with the positioning mechanism, it can achieve precise positioning of engine hoods of different sizes and specifications, thereby enhancing the adaptability and versatility of the equipment; the design of the adjustment mechanism makes the expansion angle between the two sets of support beams in the mounting groove adjustable, which can be adjusted to the optimal position according to actual needs, further improving the positioning accuracy and ease of operation; the setting of the clamping mechanism ensures that the engine hood will not be displaced or offset during the processing, thereby ensuring the processing quality and safety; the two sets of mounting grooves are symmetrically arranged by the mounting parts, so that the device can simultaneously position two sets of engine hoods, with strong dimensional adaptability and easy operation. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0035] Figure 1 This is a front view structural diagram of the present utility model;

[0036] Figure 2 This is an axonometric structural diagram of the present utility model;

[0037] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the support mechanism structure of the utility model;

[0038] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the adjustment mechanism of the utility model;

[0039] Markings in the accompanying drawings: 1. Mounting part; 2. Connecting shaft; 3. Support beam; 4. Support column; 5. Mobile base; 6. First worm gear; 7. Servo motor; 8. First worm; 9. Stabilizing part; 10. Nut; 11. Support part; 12. Transmission shaft; 13. Second worm; 14. Second worm gear; 15. Protective part; 16. Adjusting cap; 17. Moving part; 19. Threaded rod; 20. Driving motor; 21. Rolling wheel; 22. Fixing part; 23. Adjusting part; 24. Positioning column. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0040] The following embodiments are used to illustrate the present invention, but are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention.

[0041] like Figures 1 to 4 As shown, the positioning device for processing an automobile engine hood of the present invention comprises:

[0042] Support mechanism;

[0043] The mounting member 1 and the positioning mechanism are provided on the supporting mechanism. The mounting member 1 is symmetrically provided with mounting grooves at both ends of the mounting member 1, and two groups of positioning holes are symmetrically provided at each group of mounting grooves. A connecting shaft 2 is provided in the positioning hole, and a support beam 3 is provided on the connecting shaft 2. The positioning mechanism is provided on the support beam 3. The two groups of positioning mechanisms provided in the same group of mounting grooves are used to position the same engine hood cover;

[0044] An adjustment mechanism is provided on the support mechanism and is used to adjust the expansion angles of the two groups of support beams 3 in the installation slot;

[0045] The clamping mechanism is arranged on the supporting mechanism and is used to fix the positioned engine hood cover; by adopting the supporting mechanism, a stable base can be provided, making the entire positioning device more stable and reliable during use. The design of the symmetrical mounting grooves and positioning holes on the mounting member 1 facilitates the quick installation of the connecting shaft 2, thereby simplifying the equipment assembly process and improving work efficiency. The support beam 3 on the connecting shaft 2 can be flexibly adjusted in position, and with the positioning mechanism, it can achieve precise positioning of engine hood covers of different sizes and specifications, enhancing the adaptability and versatility of the equipment. The design of the adjustment mechanism makes the expansion angle between the two sets of support beams 3 in the mounting groove adjustable, which can be adjusted to the optimal position according to actual needs, further improving the positioning accuracy and ease of operation. The setting of the clamping mechanism ensures that the engine hood cover will not be displaced or offset during the processing process, thereby ensuring the processing quality and safety. By symmetrically setting two sets of mounting grooves on the mounting member 1, the device can simultaneously position two sets of engine hood covers, with strong size adaptability and easy operation.

[0046] like Figures 1 to 4As shown, as a preferred solution, the support mechanism includes:

[0047] The support column 4 is provided in the middle of the mounting member 1 and is located on the symmetrical axis of the two sets of positioning grooves;

[0048] The movable base 5 is provided at the bottom end of the support column 4, and the support column 4 is located in the shaft hole provided in the middle of the movable base 5;

[0049] The first worm gear 6 is disposed on the support column 4 and is coaxial with the rotation axis of the support column 4;

[0050] The servo motor 7 is arranged inside the cavity of the mobile base 5. The output end of the servo motor 7 is coaxially provided with a first worm 8. The first worm 8 is meshed with the first worm wheel 6. The first worm 8 is rotatably arranged on a fixing member 9. The fixing member 9 is arranged inside the cavity of the mobile base 5. The servo motor 7 is started once, and the first worm 8 is engaged with the first worm wheel 6 to drive the support column 4 to rotate 180°; the support column 4 is arranged in the middle of the mounting member 1 and is located on the symmetrical axis of the two groups of positioning grooves. This design can ensure the stability of the center of gravity of the entire device, reduce vibration or deviation caused by eccentric load, and improve the stability of the equipment operation. The design of the mobile base 5 enables the support column 4 to be firmly installed at the bottom end, and since the support column 4 is located in the shaft hole set in the middle of the mobile base 5, the support The rotational movement of the column 4 increases the operational flexibility of the equipment. The setting of the servo motor 7 gives the equipment automated control capabilities. The first worm 8 coaxially arranged at the output end of the servo motor 7 is engaged with the first worm wheel 6, which can achieve precise control of the angle change of the support column 4, thereby improving the automation level and working efficiency of the equipment. Since the first worm 8 is rotatably arranged on the fixing member 9, and the fixing member 9 is arranged inside the cavity of the mobile base 5, such a structural design ensures the rigidity and reliability of the transmission system. The servo motor 7 can be started once to drive the support column 4 to rotate 180° through the engagement of the first worm 8 with the first worm wheel 6. This not only simplifies the operating steps, but also improves the response speed and production efficiency of the equipment, ensuring that the two sets of clamped engine hood cover stations can be adjusted.

[0051] like Figures 1 to 4 As shown, as a preferred solution, multiple sets of rolling wheels 21 are provided at the bottom of the mobile base 5, and a locking mechanism is provided on the rolling wheels 21; the rolling wheels 21 can be conveniently moved to the desired position in the workshop, and can be fixed by the locking mechanism to prevent the equipment from sliding during operation, thereby improving the convenience and safety of the equipment.

[0052] like Figures 1 to 4 As shown, as a preferred solution, the positioning mechanism includes:

[0053] The adjusting member 23 is provided on the support beam 3 and is slidably provided along the length direction of the support beam 3;

[0054] The positioning column 24 is rotatably mounted on the adjusting member 23 and passes through the adjusting slot provided on the support beam 3;

[0055] The nut 10 is provided on the positioning column 24 and is used to fix the connection position between the adjustment member 23 and the support beam 3;

[0056] The support member 11 is coaxially arranged on the positioning column 24, and is provided with a positioning groove, which is used for positioning and supporting the engine cover; the adjustment member 23 is arranged on the support beam 3 and can be slid along the length direction of the support beam 3. This design allows the user to quickly adjust the position of the positioning mechanism according to actual needs, improving the flexibility and ease of operation of the equipment. The use of the nut 10 ensures that the position of the adjustment member 23 after adjustment can be firmly locked, preventing any unnecessary displacement or loosening during the processing process, and ensuring the accuracy and quality of the processing. The support member 11 is coaxially arranged on the positioning column 24, and is provided with a positioning groove, which is used for positioning and supporting the engine cover. This design not only provides a stable support surface, but also can adapt to engine covers of different shapes and sizes, enhancing the versatility and adaptability of the equipment.

[0057] like Figures 1 to 4 As shown, as a preferred solution, the regulating mechanism includes:

[0058] The transmission shaft 12 is rotatably mounted on the support column 4, and the rotation axis of the transmission shaft 12 is perpendicular to the rotation axis of the support column 4, and is located at the center of the two sets of positioning holes in the same mounting slot;

[0059] Second worm gears 13, two sets of second worm gears 13 are coaxially arranged at both ends of the transmission shaft 12;

[0060] The second worm gear 14 is coaxially arranged on the connecting shaft 2, and the two groups of second worm gears 14 installed in the same mounting groove are meshed and connected with the second worm 13 on the same side. When the second worm 13 is meshed with the two groups of second worm gears 14, the two groups of support beams 3 rotate synchronously in the opposite direction. Two groups of protective members 15 are provided on the mounting member 1. The second worm 13 and the two groups of second worm gears 14 at the same mounting groove are both located inside the isolation cavity provided with the protective member 15. Adjustment caps 16 are coaxially provided at both ends of the transmission shaft 12. By meshing the second worm 13 provided at both ends of the transmission shaft 12 with the second worm gear 14 on the same side, the two groups of support beams 3 installed in the same mounting groove can be realized. The beams 3 rotate synchronously in opposite directions. This design ensures that when adjusting the angle of the support beam 3, the two groups of support beams 3 can rotate at the same speed but in opposite directions, avoiding the tilt or offset that may be caused by unilateral adjustment, while improving the adjustment efficiency and reducing the two groups of separate adjustment processes, while ensuring the uniformity of the adjusted dimensions. Adjustment caps 16 are coaxially arranged at both ends of the transmission shaft 12. By screwing the adjustment caps 16, the second worm 13 can be easily driven, thereby driving the rotation of the second worm gear 14 and the support beam 3. The protective measure of the protective member 15 can effectively prevent dust and impurities from entering the transmission system, reduce the maintenance frequency, and extend the service life of the equipment.

[0061] like Figures 1 to 4 As shown, as a preferred solution, the clamping mechanism includes:

[0062] The moving member 17 is provided on the support column 4 and is slidably installed along the length direction of the support column 4. Step grooves are provided on both sides of the moving member 17, and the step grooves are respectively located on the side of the mounting groove;

[0063] The fixing member 22 is provided on the moving member 17, and the fixing member 22 slides inside the guide groove provided on the support column 4 to limit the moving trajectory of the moving member 17;

[0064] The threaded rod 19 is disposed in the threaded hole of the moving member 17 and is rotatably mounted with the support column 4;

[0065] The output end of the driving motor 20 is coaxially arranged on the threaded rod 19 and is arranged at the end of the support column 4, so as to provide rotational power to the threaded rod 19; the setting of the driving motor 20 enables the device to have automatic control capabilities. By coaxially setting the output end of the driving motor 20 on the threaded rod 19 and being arranged at the end of the support column 4, a stable rotational power can be provided for the threaded rod 19, thereby realizing precise control of the position of the moving part 17. The moving part 17 is arranged on the support column 4 and can be slidably installed along the length direction of the support column 4. Such a design enables the moving part 17 to move flexibly in the vertical direction, meeting the clamping requirements of engine covers of different heights, and improving the adaptability of the device. The fixing part 22 is arranged on the movable part 17 and slides inside the guide groove provided on the support column 4 to limit the moving trajectory of the movable part 17. Step grooves are respectively provided on both sides of the movable part 17, and these step grooves are respectively located on the side of the mounting groove. Such a design can not only increase the friction between the contact surface between the movable part 17 and the engine hood, but also prevent the engine hood from being displaced or offset during the clamping process to a certain extent, further ensuring the quality and safety of the processing. The movable part 17 can be automatically lifted and lowered by the control of the driving motor 20, which simplifies the operation process, improves the operation convenience and response speed of the equipment, and thus improves the production efficiency.

[0066] like Figures 1 to 4 As shown, as a preferred solution, its working process is as follows:

[0067] Place the engine hood to be processed on the positioning mechanism, adjust the position of the positioning column 24 according to the specific size of the engine hood, slide it along the length direction of the support beam 3 through the adjusting part 23, and fix it with the nut 10 to ensure that the engine hood can be accurately placed in the positioning groove on the support part 11, start the drive motor 20, and the drive motor 20 drives the movable part 17 to move up and down along the support column 4 through the threaded rod 19 until the engine hood is completely clamped, and move the equipment to the specified position through the multiple sets of rolling wheels 21 set at the bottom of the movable base 5, and use the locking mechanism on the rolling wheel 21 to fix it to prevent the equipment from sliding during work, and then subsequent processing operations such as drilling and grinding can be carried out. When the engine hood on one side is processed, start the servo motor 7 to engage the first worm 8 and the first worm wheel 6 to drive the support column 4 to rotate 180° so that the two sets of engine hood positions are interchanged, and then the other set of engine hoods can be processed.

[0068] The positioning device for processing an automobile engine hood of the present invention has common mechanical installation, connection or setting methods, and any method that can achieve its beneficial effects can be implemented.

[0069] The above is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention. It should be pointed out that for ordinary technicians in this technical field, several improvements and modifications can be made without departing from the technical principles of the present invention. These improvements and modifications should also be regarded as the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A positioning device for automobile engine hood processing, characterized in that: include: Support mechanism; A mounting member and a positioning mechanism, wherein the mounting member is arranged on the support mechanism, and mounting grooves are symmetrically provided at both ends of the mounting member, and two groups of positioning holes are symmetrically provided at each group of the mounting grooves, a connecting shaft is provided in the positioning hole, a support beam is provided on the connecting shaft, and the positioning mechanism is provided on the support beam, and the two groups of positioning mechanisms provided in the same group of the mounting grooves are used to position the same engine hood; An adjustment mechanism, provided on the support mechanism, for adjusting the expansion angles of the two groups of support beams in the installation slot; The clamping mechanism is arranged on the supporting mechanism and is used to position and fix the placed engine cover.

2. The positioning device for processing an automobile engine hood according to claim 1, wherein: The supporting mechanism comprises: The support column is arranged in the middle of the mounting member and is located on the symmetrical axis of the two sets of positioning grooves; A movable base is provided at the bottom end of the support column, and the support column is located in an axial hole provided in the middle of the movable base; A first worm gear is disposed on the support column and is coaxial with the rotation axis of the support column; The servo motor is arranged inside the cavity of the mobile base. The output end of the servo motor is coaxially provided with a first worm, and the first worm is meshed with the first worm wheel.

3. The positioning device for processing an automobile engine hood according to claim 2, characterized in that: The first worm is rotatably arranged on a stabilizing member, and the stabilizing member is arranged inside the cavity of the movable base.

4. The positioning device for processing an automobile engine hood according to claim 2, wherein: The servo motor is started once to drive the support column to rotate 180 degrees through the engagement of the first worm and the first worm wheel.

5. The positioning device for processing an automobile engine hood according to claim 2, wherein: The bottom end of the mobile base is provided with multiple groups of rolling wheels, and the rolling wheels are provided with locking mechanisms.

6. The positioning device for processing an automobile engine hood according to claim 1, wherein: The positioning mechanism comprises: An adjusting member is provided on the support beam and is slidably provided along the length direction of the support beam; A positioning column is rotatably mounted on the adjusting member and passes through an adjusting slot provided on the support beam; A nut, provided on the positioning column, for fixing the connection position between the adjusting member and the support beam; The support member is coaxially arranged on the positioning column. The support member is provided with a positioning groove, and the positioning groove is used for positioning and supporting the engine cover.

7. The positioning device for processing an automobile engine hood according to claim 2, wherein: The regulating mechanism comprises: A transmission shaft is rotatably mounted on the support column, and the rotation axis of the transmission shaft is perpendicular to the rotation axis of the support column and is located at the center of the two groups of positioning holes in the same mounting slot; a second worm gear, wherein two sets of the second worm gears are coaxially arranged at both ends of the transmission shaft; The second worm gear is coaxially arranged on the connecting shaft, and the two groups of second worm gears installed in the same installation groove are meshed and connected with the second worm on the same side. When the second worm is meshed with the two groups of second worm gears, the two groups of support beams rotate synchronously in opposite directions.

8. The positioning device for processing an automobile engine cover according to claim 7, wherein: Two groups of protective members are provided on the mounting member, and the second worm and two groups of second worm wheels at the same mounting groove are both located inside an isolation cavity provided on the protective member.

9. The positioning device for processing an automobile engine hood according to claim 7, wherein: Adjustment caps are coaxially arranged at both ends of the transmission shaft.

10. The positioning device for processing an automobile engine hood according to claim 2, wherein: The clamping mechanism comprises: The movable member is provided on the support column and is slidably installed along the length direction of the support column. Step grooves are respectively provided on both sides of the movable member, and the step grooves are respectively located on the sides of the installation groove; A fixed member is provided on the movable member, and the fixed member slides inside a guide groove provided on the support column, and is used to limit the moving track of the movable member; a threaded rod, disposed in the threaded hole of the moving member and rotatably mounted with the support column; The drive motor has an output end coaxially arranged on the threaded rod and is arranged at the end of the support column, and is used to provide rotational power to the threaded rod.